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Model Pastel on Brown Paper 9 " × 12 " Wm D Simon ( American b.1956 )

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James Shipman, Sculptor Graphite on Paper 14 " × 11 " Wm D Simon ( American b.1956 )

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Sarah Graphite on Paper 24 " × 18 " William D Simon ( American b.1956 )

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Michelle Graphite on laid paper 24 " × 18 " William D Simon ( American b.1956 )

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Study

9 “ × 12 ”

Walnut ink on watercolor paper

William D Simon ( American b 1956)

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Laura Graphite and white chalk on toned Mi-Teintes 24 " × 18 " William D Simon ( American b 1956)

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Deborah Kiss Holtschlag, artist

Deborah Kiss Holtschlag exhibits Adult Essence at Panza Gallery in Pittsburgh, Nov 5th-26th, 2016. (http://www.panzagallery.com/Panza_Gallery/Whats_Next.html) She shares with LFF about this exhibit, her first gallery show at age 50, and how she came to painting at 45, her favorite artistic advice and more...

Peer Pressure, 72x36”, oil on canvas, Deborah Kiss Holtschlag

Where are you from? How did you get into creative work and what is your impetus for creating?

My story is not so much about where I’m from but how old I am. When I was 45 I woke up one morning and decided I wanted to be a painter. Not just a hobby painter, a full time painter. I had some experience with pottery in my 20s but no 2D art at all. I had the ability so I went back to college and got a secondary undergraduate degree in fine art.  I was inspired by the realization that although talent is a wonderful thing to have hard work will also get you there, and that the embarrassment of not being good at first would be overshadowed by the regret if I didn’t go for it.

I’ve got plans, 30x30", Oil on canvas, Deborah Kiss Holtschlag

Tell me about your current/upcoming show/exhibit/book/project and why it’s important to you. What do you hope people get out of your work?

I’m now 50 and having my first gallery show. This work is from a portrait show dedicated to adolescents chartering their way to independence. My main goal remains getting better by painting and drawing everyday. I’m working toward my 10,000 hours (Malcolm Gladwell’s concept).

Adult Essence artists statement: Anna Freud, Sigmund’s daughter and a heavyweight in her own right noted, “There are few situations in life more difficult to cope with than an adolescent son or daughter during the attempt to liberate themselves.” The show’s theme is adolescents charting their way to independence and is based on a loose group of friends in high school. I found teenagers in the midst of exploring autonomy to be rich and willing subjects. Unlike their senior pictures, an image that documents beauty, these paintings are meant to capture their current attitudes. Individually some of their gazes may challenge the viewer. Collectively they are meant to represent a celebration of autonomy and strength.

Mixed Signal, 16x20”, Oil on canvas, Deborah Kiss Holtschlag

Ewing’s advice to aspiring artists was “you’ve got to develop the skill of when to listen and when not to;” and “Leave. Gain perspective.”  What is your favorite advice you have received or given?

My favorite advice comes from Chuck Close. To paraphrase– work hard everyday. Paint yourself into problems then paint yourself out of problems. Get good at solving problems with your medium. One day an interesting problem will come along and you will be ready. Don’t sit around waiting for the perfect idea. Get fluent with your medium.

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Figure Drawing

I used to be an art student. That was a long long time ago. That said, as a way to relax I’ve been trying to go to these open figure drawing nights with Max at Panza Gallery. Steph went with us today. I was actually reasonably ok with what I drew… at least at the moment, I’m sure like every thing else I draw I’ll probably hate them tomorrow. If anyone else ever wants to go with us, let me or Max know… Anyone in Pittsburgh, that is… unless you’re just up for a REALLY long drive.

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